Toddler Naps?

He might only need an hour nap. Some kids only need that amount. Each child is different. I helped to raise my niece and we couldn't let her have a nap. If she had one she'd be up till 2 or 3 in the morning and she'd be very cranky and crabby the whole time. If she didn't nap we could usually get her into bed around 11. We had a really hard time when she was in pre-k because they wanted everyone to take a nap and we'd have a heck of time getting her to bed at night. Thing was she'd get up as soon as the sun was up no matter what time she went to bed. So it was rough on us. Some kids need naps, some don't. Some just need a 30 minute one while others need 2 hours. Go by your child. If he lays quietly and then dozes for an hour and he's fine in the evening then don't worry. He's probably getting the sleep he needs.

DS is 16 months. I can usually tell when he needs a nap by his behavior. We'll change his diaper and read a couple stories. He doesn't like to leave his books, but I'll put him in the crib and leave him. I listen on the monitor and he'll usually cry a little or just play and talk a little before he falls asleep. Sometimes he just plays quietly on his own for an hour or two, and I'll go get him. It's like he just needed a break to be on his own and he's fine. He's pretty easy going though, so I don't know if that'll help you any. Good luck!

my son always sleeps during the afternoon.give him activites during morning,let him play and do activer stuff so that he would be so wasted he woulds easily doze off.an hour nap is enough,that is why we call it nap,a short sleep.when you want him to sleep ,dont give him chocolate or anything sweet,this will only make him more wide awake.

My daughter is 10 months old, she has a nap in the morning after breakfast but it's usually only 30 - 45 minutes, then later she has another nap - 3pm or so, for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours then she's in bed by 8:30pm & up around 7am. I guess you'll know if they're tired :) She does occasionally fight me for naps but other times she'll lay down on her sofa bed & fall asleep on her own. An hour nap is definitely better than nothing at all!

My son of 3 yrs old take a nap almost every afternoon for 2 hrs. He will go and sleep on his own only if he is too tired. Otherwise, will need me to accompany him till he fall asleep. Of course there are times when he is over-stimulated and not take his nap. Then he will sleep early unless, there are toys to keep him awake. Not sure when will kids stop taking naps?